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Manuel Padilla

May 20, 1924 ~ February 25, 2019 (age 94)

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Manuel Padilla, age 94, of New Haven passed away on February 25, 2019. Manuel was born in Puerto Rico on May 20, 1924 to the late Juan Padilla and Blanca Castillo.

Manuel was a longtime resident of the Fairhaven Elderly Apartments on Saltonstall Ave. in New Haven. He worked as a manager in the manufacturing field, but his true passion was time spent serving God and his community. He served as a chaplain for over 30 years, having visited several of CT’s prisons and jails. He was also a pastor at the Second Star of Jacob church in New Haven. He is remembered as a man who loved his community and helping others, and he never missed an opportunity to visit with his friend Maria to enjoy a cup of her daughters’ coffee. Manuel will be sadly missed.

A funeral service will be held at the Radiant Star of Jacob Church, 185 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06513, Thursday March 7, 2019 from 7pm - 9pm. To leave an online condolence or tribute, please visit www.keenanfuneralhome.com